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Requisition Number: 59603 Department: City Manager Multiple Literacy Support Specialist jobs are available with the City of Fort Worth. We are hiring seven (7) part-time, temporary Literacy Support Specialist positions to provide support to its "100x25" Reading Instruction Program, launched during FY 2018/2019. These individuals will work up to 19 hours weekly at two (2) Community Centers. The Reading Instruction Program is embedded in Summer Day Camp and serves children ages 5 -13. Expected duration for the 2020 Summer Day Camp is June 29 through August 7. The Reading Instruction Program is managed by the Director, Education Strategies. Fundamentally, the Reading Instruction Program is built on direct instruction of a minimum of 45 minutes daily focused on the six (6) best practices of reading instruction. These six (6) best practices are: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, writing, comprehension and vocabulary and oral language development. The Literacy Support Specialist job responsibilities include: Teaches scheduled reading instruction classes and participates in other activities to further educational programming for appropriate age group. Plans courses content and method of presentation, prepares outline of materials to be covered, and submits it for approval for facility supervisor/coordinator. Selects and assembles materials to be used in teaching assignments and arranges use of audiovisual equipment or teaching aids. Conducts workshops or field trips for participants and plans and directs activities associated with projects. Monitors, collects, tracks and verifies accurate records for reporting purposes. Monitors and evaluates the quality, responsiveness, efficiency, and effectiveness of assigned programs, methods, and procedures; and works with personnel on the continuous improvement of programs and services. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED and six (6) months teaching experience in specialty area (reading instruction, early learning, and/or elementary education). Preferred Qualifications: Some college preferred (at least 60-semester hours). At least three (3) years of classroom experience. Strong literacy instruction background. Experience working with younger elementary students (K-2nd). Experience working with older elementary students is beneficial (3rd-5th). Knowledge and experience in ESL. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Preference given to current or retired certified Texas teachers. Note: Due to COVID-19, the Summer Day Camp (SDC) Program may be affected, and these positions are dependent on having the program. If Summer Day Camp is adversely affected , there will be no "Reading Instruction Program." Closing Date/Time: 6/5/20

Requisition Number: 59599 Department: Transportation Public Works A Professional Engineer job is available with The City of Fort Worth with the City's Traffic signal team to provide signal operation and traffic signal design services. Individuals in the position will develop and implement signal timing plans for synchronized systems throughout the city. Responsibilities include: retiming corridors, implementation of traffic signal timing plans; utilizing state-of-the-art advanced traffic management system and transit priority system; configuring and programming traffic signal devices. This position will also provide technical support to plan, design and implement transportation projects; reviewing, designing and implementing traffic signal projects using the latest available design and drafting software. The Professional Engineer job responsibilities include: Conduct traffic studies, traffic flow patterns. The installation and/or modification of traffic signals; and other traffic-related activities. Responding to citizen and vendor requests (as assigned). Mentoring junior engineer or techs and assisting Senior Engineers with traffic signal projects/contracts. Ability to communicate concisely and accurately both orally and in writing is required. Possess enthusiasm to learn and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. Be able to interact with consultants, stakeholders, and citizens. Be results focused, able to prioritize and pay attention to detail. Have excellent communications skills. Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or related field. Two (2) years of experience as a Professional Engineer of which two years must be in traffic signal operation and design. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. (If licensed in another state, continued employment will be contingent upon obtaining registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas within six months of employment). A valid Driver's License. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of the latest versions of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD), Highway Capacity Manual (TRB HCM 2010), AASHTO Manual for Geometric Designs of Highways and Streets. Retiming signalized corridors. Develop and review and Traffic signal designs and specifications. AutoCAD SYNCHRO Highway Capacity Software (HCS) MS Office - Word, Excel and Power point Engineering analysis tools and studies experience. Community meeting experience Closing Date/Time: 6/19/20

Requisition Number: 59600 Department: Transportation Public Works A Sr. Professional Engineer position is available with the City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department's Capital Delivery Division to lead teams in the development and project initiation of complex capital infrastructure projects which are primarily stormwater-related but could include streets, traffic improvements, waterlines, sewer lines, paving, streetlights, signals, bridges, railroad crossings, and other infrastructure features. The candidate must have a strong technical background, be a problem solver, able to work within tight time constraints, be able to work independently under the direction of an Engineering Manager, have strong interpersonal and leadership skills and possess good oral and written communication skills. A significant amount of contact with the public will be required. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively with City officials, residents, commercial entities, and other agencies. The Sr. Professional Engineer job responsibilities include: Responsible for performing professional civil engineering work. Leading teams to evaluate stormwater-related issues. Develop the scope, schedule, and budget for stormwater infrastructure capital improvement projects to address these issues. Tasks will include managing consultants, reviewing consultant plans and specifications, conducting public meetings, reviewing contracts, amendments, and invoices, and performing other tasks as needed. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field and Three (3) years of professional civil engineering experience as a registered professional engineer Two (2) years must relate to infrastructure capital improvement projects (may overlap). Possession of registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. If licensed in another state, continued employment will be contingent upon obtaining registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas within six months of employment. Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Texas Driver's License. Preferred Qualifications: Four (4) years of experience in stormwater management, such as hydrologic and hydraulic studies, drainage and grading design, stormwater system modelling and planning, floodplain modelling, or infrastructure design experience Two (2) years of experience in infrastructure capital projects, such as design or project delivery, of stormwater, street, traffic control, and water and wastewater facilities projects. May overlap with 4 years of stormwater management experience. Experience with FEMA regulations and floodplain permitting. PMP certification. Understanding of the PMBOK, an industry-recognized project management standard. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point and Adobe Pro Ability to effectively manage competing priorities, and produce deliverables on time and within budget. Strong history of delivering exceptional customer service. Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to present complex concepts clearly and effectively. Closing Date/Time: 6/19/20